Vikings Sign Brock Lesnar

[Pagal4321]

http://www.startribune.com/stories/510/4897271.html

So this being my team and them finally doing what I've been waiting all summer for them to do. I love the move, that is one massive dude right there, 6'3 286 pounds. Alot of raw talent there(no pun intended) and I think if anyone can tap the potential out of this guy, it could reap great benefits.
Disucss amongst yourselves.....

[CrzyCanuck]

He is almost 26, Rickey Ray is already retiring at 27, he seems a bit old, but I guess he is in pretty good shape. Bah, lets see if he can get on the starting line up...

[Heaton]

He benches 800 lbs, it could work out to be a very good move.

[Calgary Flames]

There is drug testing in the NFL correct??? I don't understand how a guy could be that built without use of 'roids....

[habernac]

he claims he's clean. Not sure I believe that either, but he'll be tested I'm sure. I see this as a no lose situation for the Vikes. In the off chance that he becomes a start, they'll like like geniuses. If not, I doubt his contract is that big.

[policegopher]

Word around twin cities radio is that he will most likley start the year on the Vikes practice squad. He has not played football since high school.

Also, he received a rookie minimum contract. Quite a paycut from the WWE.

[dangler22]

Brock Lesnar may be a weirdo and a redneck but he is an amazing athlete. He is built like a rhinocerous and he is extremely quick and agile. He could be a diamond in the rough.

[RougeUnderoos]

Originally posted by Heaton@Jul 29 2004, 11:09 AM
He benches 800 lbs, it could work out to be a very good move.

800 pounds?

Far as I could tell (I looked it up!), the world record bench press is a long way from 800 pounds.

If he can bench press 800 pounds then obviously he's following the Hulk Hogan clean-livin' regimen of blood, sweat and tears. He also has a caveman forehead which I find a little odd. Why would that be?

Everyone keeps saying what a great athlete he is and how big and strong and all that, but if he's that great, why didn't he stay in the WWE? He'd never lose. He could be champion for years and years and years nobody could take that away from him.

[Pagal4321]

Originally posted by RougeUnderoos+Jul 29 2004, 08:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (RougeUnderoos @ Jul 29 2004, 08:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Heaton@Jul 29 2004, 11:09 AM
He benches 800 lbs, it could work out to be a very good move.

800 pounds?

Far as I could tell (I looked it up!), the world record bench press is a long way from 800 pounds.

If he can bench press 800 pounds then obviously he's following the Hulk Hogan clean-livin' regimen of blood, sweat and tears. He also has a caveman forehead which I find a little odd. Why would that be?

Everyone keeps saying what a great athlete he is and how big and strong and all that, but if he's that great, why didn't he stay in the WWE? He'd never lose. He could be champion for years and years and years nobody could take that away from him. [/b][/quote]
He actually left the WWE becuase of the crazy schedule. He felt he couldn't raise a family and be on the raod for 325+ days a year. Which makes sense, it also takes it's toll on your body, I know he's young and huge and what not. But I'm pretty sure you want to be able to walk after wrestling, something half these guys can't even do in today's wrestling. I know there was an article on this awhile back, I'll try to find it from you. But it seems the man is dedicated to making it in football, hence the MASSIVE MASSIVE paycut.

[sbailey924]

Put him at DE, let him work on moves/techniquie for a year, and he could definitely contribute if he learns. The man's a bull. It was a good move for sure by the Vikes. They get a good prospect with little expectations, they lose little financially, and they get fan interest.

[Deelow]

Lesnar benches 475...I posted this article on the old board....anyway here it is again.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1830855
From the sounds of it he has a Loooong way to go.

[greerb]

I watched Brock's wrestling career since OVW. He was built back in his NCAA days like he is now. He is absolutly athetic. Seeing a 300 pound man pull off a shooting star press off of the top rope is quite impressive. I think the video is kaaza somewhere.

I really hope Brock does well in this dream of his.

[AvengeR]

Would he be allowed to use the F5 finishing move on the football field? seriously, he does have a heck of a physique.

[CaramonLS]

No way this guy doesn't use some kind of performance enhancing drugs.

I'm pretty sure Vince puts it in their food.